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  • Ep 35 – Interview With Molly Girod | Yellow Basket Baking

    Ep 35 – Interview With Molly Girod | Yellow Basket Baking

    Yellow Basket Baking | Molly Girod

    In this episode, we talk to the owner of Yellow Basket Baking about her plant-based journey and how she started her plant-based gourmet baking company, Yellow Basket Baking in Vancouver, Canada.  These baked goods were so good we had to get one of each she had on display.  You don’t want to miss her baked goods at her next farmer’s market or at a coffee shop near you!

    About Yellow Basket Baking

    Only the best in the Basket.

    Food. Share. Love.

    When sisters, Mallory and Molly Girod, set out to create recipes for their baking company it all had to be shareable and of course tasty. From a family with diverse allergies and food sensitives they knew first hand how challenging it could be to sit down to enjoy the same treats. Sharing what you love with who you love is the foundation of Yellow Basket Baking. The business, thriving with Molly as sole owner, has upheld those goals and built on that foundation.

    Creative, passionate and always hungry Molly Girod started baking at a young age and hasn’t stopped since. Yellow Basket Baking never uses animal ingredients or nuts, so Molly has strived twice as hard to create full rich flavour and amazing textures. Passionate about quality and sustainability Molly also insures tasty products by sourcing as much organic and local ingredients as possible. The recipes may have evolved from those early days, although a good Chocolate Chip cookie is still her favourite, the intention remains the same – Make something tasty to share!

    (Source: https://yellowbasket.ca/)

    Yellow Basket Baking

    Website: https://yellowbasket.ca/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yellowbasketbaking/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yellowbasketbaking

    Also, don’t forget to check out: EP 34 – INTERVIEW WITH FABRIZIO BUSSO (TO DIE FOR FINE FOODS)

  • Ep 34 – Interview With Fabrizio Busso (To Die For Fine Foods)

    Ep 34 – Interview With Fabrizio Busso | To Die For Fine Foods

    Fabrizio Busso | To Die For Fine Foods

    In this episode, we talk to Fabrizio Busso, the General Manager for “To Die For Fine Foods”.  We talk about his plant-based journey and how he transitioned from a Gelato Master into working for “To Die For Fine Foods”.

    To Die For Fine Foods

    Independent, purpose-driven plant-based bakery. It’s the planet and product over profit for us.

    Website: http://itstodiefor.ca/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/todieforfinefoods/
    Instagram:
    https://www.instagram.com/fabrizio_busso/
    https://www.instagram.com/todieforff/

    Also, make sure to check out: EP 33 – PLANT-BASED IN 2018

  • Ep 33 – Plant-Based in 2018

    Plant-Based in 2018

    Plant-Based in 2018

    In this episode Plant-Based in 2018, we talk about the changes occurring in the plant-based world so far in 2018.  Also, we talk about big name restaurants incorporating plant-based options, new documentaries coming out, and some of the best plant-based cities to check out!

    Also, don’t forget to check out:  EP 32 – INTERVIEW WITH DANIELLE ARSENAULT | PACHAVEGA

  • Ep 32 – Interview With Danielle Arsenault | Pachavega

    Ep 32 – Interview With Danielle Arsenault | Pachavega

    Dainelle Arsenault – Pachavega | Photo by Jon Huyer

    In this episode, we talk to Danielle Arsenault about her plant-based journey, her raw food chef certification courses at Pachavega Living Foods Education, and her new plant-based TV series Heal and Ignite Across Canada.

    About Danielle Arsenault

    Danielle Arsenault, founder of Pachavega Living Foods Education, is a lover of many things. She is a passionate Raw Food Chef, Spanish teacher, cave guide, slack liner, rock climber, mountain lover, cookbook author and whole foods nutrition and lifestyle consultant. It is her dream to educate the world about the healing power of plant-based whole foods and a healthy lifestyle rooted in compassion for the planet. Pacha came from Pachamama, which is a native word from the indigenous Quechua people of South America meaning Mother Earth, and Vega is to honour the humble vegetable.

    She can become lost in the folds of nomadic travels now and then but still finds time to pursue her passions. For almost 10 years, she travelled the world and discovered isolated corners of over 25 countries (and counting).  In 2011 a near-death rock climbing accident gave her the realization that we must honour this one life we live, that we are truly blessed to be here and the sky is the limit. We can achieve anything we put our minds to and that we have the ability to make our dreams come true. Always with an eye for fresh foods, Danielle has discovered endless combinations and hidden secrets in nutrition – especially in raw, living foods. After the accident, she found herself rapidly healing with no lingering pains whatsoever. She attributed this vitality to the food that she was eating and this sparked her passion for whole foods. She knew it was her calling to strive to educate herself in depth about the healing power of whole foods and a healthy lifestyle.

    While living in South Korea for years, she collaborated with the lovely Jessica Perlaza by co-creating a vegan, gluten-free cookbook series inspired by seasonal, whole foods. They call themselves the kitchens of pinch and dash and wrote four books together. You can find these cookbooks online. Danielle has also recently published her own recipe book, Heal and Ignite; 55 Whole Food, Plant-Based Recipes to Heal your Body and Ignite your Spirit! 

    In 2012, she also completed a ukulele-infused, singer-songwriter album under her musical pseudonym, Mustache Fable and in 2016 she became an Ambassador for Salome Naturals, a company based out of Canada that sources pure single origin, fairly traded and equitably sourced moringa. She is also an on-board chef with Sea Shepherd. In the summer of 2018 she joined the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society on their campaign in the Caribbean whose main mission is to end the destruction of habitat and slaughter of wildlife in the world’s oceans in order to conserve and protect ecosystems and species.

    Looking for some grounding roots, she founded Pachavega Living Foods Education in 2013 to inspire people to take charge of their happiness and health by eating mindfully. She offers whole foods, plant-based catering, nutritional consultation and runs a vegan culinary school that teaches raw food chef certification including a Basic and Advanced Raw Chef Certificate that has over 100 graduates now in a few short years. She is also the co-founder of Live Pure Culinary Institute, a vegan, plant- based culinary institute with courses in Canada, Cape Cod and Costa Rica. Both Pachavega Living Foods Education and Live Pure Culinary Institute are Internationally Certified Raw Food Chef Schools, certified by the Raw Food Chef Alliance. She is currently working on a new television series, Heal and Ignite Across Canada. The first episode was filmed in May 2018 and is now in the editing process.

    (Source: http://pachavega.com/daniellearsenault/)

    Website: http://pachavega.com/
    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6SXR99wiRpbNopU7-yWKKA
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pachavegaliving
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pachavega/

    Also, don’t forget to check out: EP 31 – INTERVIEW WITH SHAWNA BARKER | SYNERGY NUTRITION

  • Ep 31 – Interview With Shawna Barker | Synergy Nutrition

    Interview With Shawna Barker (BSc., RHN) | Synergy Nutrition

    Shawna Barker | Synergy Nutrition

    In this episode, we talk to Shawna Barker who is the manager of the first Vancouver, Canada all plant-based supplement store (Quest Nutrition Canada) and a nutritionist for Synergy Nutrition.  Also, we talk to her about her plant-based journey, her all plant-based supplement store, and overall plant-based health.

    About Shawna Barker

    Shawna Barker BSc., RHN is a nutritionist, raw food educator, college instructor, and an expert in plant-based nutrition. She is passionate about natural health and sustainable living. Likewise, this interest led her to graduate with honours from the University of British Columbia with a Bachelors of Science degree in Food, Nutrition and Health, as well as the Canadian School of Natural Nutrition with a Diploma in Holistic Nutrition.

    Shawna began her journey towards health and nutrition over 25 years ago when she decided to change her diet at a very young age and was determined to learn everything she could about nutrition, food science, natural health, and how to thrive on a plant-based diet.

    Similarly, she slowly started eating more raw foods while studying nutrition and noticed such a positive change in health and energy that she decided to become a Certified Raw Food Chef and Educator. She recently owned and operated a mobile raw food cafe, Gaia’s Living Foods, and an organic farm on Vancouver Island. Shawna has a thirst for knowledge, continuing to study local plant medicines, and enjoys sharing with others about the benefits of a holistic lifestyle.

    As the founder of Synergy Nutrition, she is able to teach, inspire, and motivate her clients and students about the benefits of nutrition and natural health. Drawing from her background in both science and holistic health she is able to supply the inspiration and knowledge to support her clients’ health with a comprehensive program including individualized diet, supplement, and lifestyle recommendations.

    “Through my own personal experience seeking out nutritious and delicious foods that give me energy, clarity, and balance I felt passionate to start sharing what I have learned over the past 15 years so I can help create individual dietary, superfood/herb, and lifestyle changes that put you on the path to optimal health.

    Likewise, although she practices and specializes in plant-based nutrition, she is not limited to dealing only with plant-based diets, she works with clients with a variety of diets to improve their nutrition.

    (Source: https://www.synergynutrition.ca)

    Quest Nutrition Canada

    Location:
    2140 E Hasting Street
    Vancouver, BC V5L 1v2

    Hours:
    Monday – Friday: 11am – 6pm
    Saturday: 11am – 5pm
    Sunday & Holidays: CLOSED

    Phone Number: 604.876.1800
    Website: https://www.questnutritioncanada.com

    Synergy Nutrition

    Shawna Barker BSc., RHN
    Phone: 778-223-5701

    Skype: synergy.nutrition
    Email: info@synergynutrition.ca

    Also, don’t forget to check out: EP 30 – INTERVIEW WITH CHICKPEA RESTAURANT OWNERS (ROTEM & ITAMAR)

  • Ep 30 – Interview With Chickpea Restaurant Owners (Rotem & Itamar)

    Interview With Chickpea Restaurant Owners (Rotem & Itamar)

    Chickpea Restaurant Owners – Rotem (Left) & Itamar (Right)

    In this episode we talk to the Chickpea Restaurant Owners, Rotem and Itamar, about their journey in moving to Vancouver, Canada and creating their dream restaurant and food truck.  A must try restaurant if you are in Vancouver, Canada area!

    About Chickpea

    Food has always played a major role in Rotem Tal & Itamar Shani’s lives. Originally from Israel, both of them experienced the fresh, spicy, homemade flavours of the Mediterranean first hand.

    As boys, before ever meeting, they each separately began experimenting with their own cooking styles.

    Rotem, a rugged  traveler at heart, left home at the age of 22 in search of new culinary experiences. His travels took him from India to Australia, Amsterdam to Thailand, and many places in between. When he finally arrived in Vancouver, he fell in love with the mountains, yoga classes and the laid-back atmosphere and decided to stay.

    At the same time, Itamar, a self-taught chef and Renaissance man, began cooking up new fusion dishes, incorporating many of the techniques he learned from working at Israeli restaurants.

    At the age of 24, Itamar, his beautiful wife Jordana and their cat Wesley moved to Vancouver to be with family and take advantage of the healthy West Coast lifestyle.

    Although Rotem and Itamar loved their life in Vancouver, they both felt something was missing. Working at various jobs unrelated to food, they yearned for a proper hummus or falafel place in the city.

    In order to fill the gap, they each began cooking their own Mediterranean dishes at home and sharing them with friends and family. Each one dreamed of opening up a restaurant with a cozy, funky BC atmosphere that featured delicious plant based Israeli food.  Fate brought them together a few years ago and they finally met, bonding over their Israeli roots, their love of food and their common vision.

    A few short years and a lot of hummus later, the Chickpea Food Truck was born!
    In the Summer of 2017 they opened their first storefront in the bumping Mount Pleasant hood.

    Both Itamar and Rotem believe that their way to connect with the world is through people’s stomachs. 

    Through delicious, healthy food, prepared with love Chickpea hopes to make a difference to each person they interact with.

    (Source: http://ilovechickpea.ca/about/)

    Website: http://ilovechickpea.ca
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Ilovechickpea
    Instagram: http://instagram.com/ilovechickpea

    Location:  4298 Main St., Vancouver, Canada

    Chickpea Restaurant

    RESTAURANT HOURS:

    Sunday          10:00 am–11:00 pm
    Monday         11:00 am–11:00 pm
    Tuesday         11:00 am–11:00 pm
    Wednesday    11:00 am–11:00 pm
    Thursday       11:00 am–11:00 pm
    Friday             11:00 am–Late
    Saturday        10:00 am–Late

    Find The Chickpea Food Truck Here: https://streetfoodapp.com/vancouver/chickpea-truck

    Also, don’t forget to check out:  EP 29 – INTERVIEW WITH DANIEL BISSONNETTE

  • Ep 29 – Interview With Daniel Bissonnette

    Interview With Daniel Bissonnette

    Daniel Bissonnette

    Meet Daniel Bissonnette, the world’s most influential 13-year old keynote speaker and author in the Health field.  Daniel is a Signature Speaker with Western Canada’s Health Shows.

    In this episode, we have a wonderful talk with the young Daniel Bissonnette.  Daniel is a 13 year old on a quest to find ways of releasing your “Genius Mode” through healthy eating and biohacking.  Likewise, he has been plant-based since birth and claims his healthy whole foods plant-based diet is one of the ways he was able to release his “Genius Mode” as a young kid!

    About Daniel Bissonnette

    Meet Daniel Bissonnette…

    13-year old Daniel Bissonnette is the world’s top 100 most influential Vegans, international Speaker, Activist, Social Media Influencer and Author of “Daniel’s Breakfast Burst.”

    What started out as a bullied “weird kid” who wanted to help a few kids eat healthier, has taken Daniel on a journey far beyond his classroom walls…

    Since the age of 9, Daniel appeared on stages of leading Health events across Canada and the US. By the age of 10, he was named “Vancouver’s best loved Speaker”, by 11 he became a Signature Speaker with “Western Canada’s Premier Consumer Health Shows” and by 12, became one of the World’s top 100 most Influential Vegans and joined the non-profit organization “Borneo Wildlife Preservation”.

    In his book “Daniel’s Breakfast Burst” which quickly became a hit and was featured in magazines, radio and TV, Daniel shares a simple yet profound message: “Make Breakfast make a Difference!” He offers insights and recipes, showing how you can nourish your body and Intellect to unlock your inner Genius, and gives a portion of his proceeds to fund Reforestation and Wildlife conservation projects in Borneo.

    Daniel is currently writing “Genius Mode On” his anticipated upcoming book… where he reveals how “You don’t have to be born ‘Gifted’ to achieve Greatness, but can Influence your Biology and turn your Genius Mode On!” He offers simple strategies for improving Memory, Intellect and getting that Cognitive Edge!

    So stay tuned, follow his weekly “Daniel Show” on YouTube and daily Inspiration on Instagram and Facebook!

    (Source: http://www.danielbissonnette.com)

    Website: http://www.danielbissonnette.com/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDanielBissonnette/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedanielbissonnette/
    Youtube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC594iKyUj_IrFhDcv9NFY0g

    Also, don’t forget to check out:  EP 28 – INTERVIEW WITH VESANTO MELINA | REGISTERED DIETITIAN

  • Ep 28 – Interview with Vesanto Melina | Registered Dietitian

    Interview With Vesanto Melina | Registered Dietian

    Vesanto Melina

    In this episode we talk to Vesanto Melina, who’s been a registered dietitian for 53 years and a best selling author of books like “Becoming Vegan” and “Becoming Raw”.  We talk to her about modern day trends, fad diets and thriving on a plant-based diet!

    About Vesanto Melina

    Vesanto Melina is a Canadian Registered Dietitian and co-author of books that have become classics in the field of vegetarian, vegan, and raw foods nutrition, have sold over 700,000 copies and are in 8 languages (Italian, Dutch, Traditional Chinese, Czech, French, Portuguese, Israeli, English). She has presented workshops on various aspects of vegetarian, vegan and raw foods and nutrition for dietitians, health professionals, and vegetarian associations in 17 American states and 9 Canadian provinces, and in Europe (Paris, Copenhagen, Aarhus, Dresden, Ghent, Barcelona, Oxford, London, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Venice).

    (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vesanto_Melina)

    Registered Dietitian since 53 years.
    Started teaching nutrition at UBC in 1965.
    Am 76 and at top of game.

    Book awards, speaking awards, international speaking
    Long evolution from era when vegetarian diets were considered risky (1970’s texts)
    Vesanto Melina, MS, RD is lead author of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ current Position
    Paper on Vegetarian Diets. She is an internationally known speaker and co-author of award winning
    books that are classics on plant-based nutrition, most with Brenda Davis, and now in 11 languages.
    Their most recent is Becoming Vegan: Comprehensive Edition, written for dietitians, MDs, and other
    health professionals, with 620 pages and entirely referenced. Half as long is Becoming Vegan: Express
    Edition. Vesanto is a government consultant, and has taught nutrition at Seattle’s Bastyr University and
    at the University of British Columbia.

    Vesanto Melina, MS, Registered Dietitian
    Phone:  778-379- 5377
    Cell: 604-614-5372
    Email: vesanto.melina@gmail.com
     
     
     

    Also, don’t forget to check out: EP 27 – THE BEST DEODORANT IN THE WORLD | MARGAUX KHOURY

  • Ep 27 – The Best Deodorant In The World | Margaux Khoury

    The Best Deodorant In The World | Margaux Khoury

    As a mission-driven company, The Best Deodorant In The World is not only raising the bar but awareness and setting NEW standards. We needed to be more than The Best Deodorant In The World, we needed to be The Best Deodorant For The World by inspiring future generations to live sustainably without harming our bodies, the earth and other animals.

    In this episode,  we talk to Margaux from “The Best Deodorant In The World” about building a business without harming the earth, animals, and ourselves.  Also, we talk about creating a business 2.0 that have a great social impact, give back to the community and help the world become a better place!

    Inside The Best Story

    In 2009 a personal health become important to us and after switching everything in our life to natural alternatives (even our bed), we couldn’t find a truly natural deodorant that worked. So we turned our kitchen into a natural deodorant lab. 

    What we created for personal use became so popular it eventually showed up at places like the Golden Globes and MTV music awards.   

    In 2016 doctors discovered a baseball sized lump in my upper chest.  Through a surgical error, I almost didn’t make it home. 

    The fellas in the white coats attributed this lump to endocrine and hormone disrupting toxins found in plastic, which leech into our everyday products like deodorants, food and even our water. 

    Being a few heart beats away from never seeing your family again makes you reconsider a lot of things… This was the moment when we decided to shut down what we’d worked so hard on for 7 years.  We then reinvested everything we had into creating “The Best Deodorant In the World”!

    (Source: https://thebestdeodorant.org/)

     Website:  https://thebestdeodorant.org/
    Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/BestNaturalDeodorant/
    Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/bestnaturaldeodorant/

    The Best Friends In The World: https://www.facebook.com/groups/friendsofthebestdeodorant/

    **UPDATE**
    “The Best Deodorant In The World” is Available Now Here: https://igg.me/at/thebestdeodorant/x

    Also, don’t forget to check out:  EP 26 – INTERVIEW WITH HOWARD LYMAN | FROM COWSPIRACY & OPRAH

  • Ep 26 – Interview with Howard Lyman | From Cowspiracy & Oprah

    Interview With Howard Lyman | From Cowspiracy & Oprah

    Howard Lyman | From Cowspiracy & Oprah

    In this episode we talk to the famous Howard Lyman, a former cattle rancher, about his plant-based journey, the environmental impact of animal agriculture, Cowspiracy and even his controversial time on Oprah!

    About Howard Lyman

    Howard F. Lyman (born on September 17, 1938, in Great Falls, Montana) is an American farmer and animal rights activist known for promoting vegan nutrition and organic farming. In 1997 he was awarded the Peace Abbey Courage of Conscience Award for his leadership in the animal rights movement.

    Biography

    Howard Lyman was raised as a fourth generation rancher on a farm that produced dairy and meat commodities. He attended Montana State University and graduated with a B.S. degree in general agriculture in 1961. Upon graduation, he spent two years in the United States Army before returning to work on the farm.

    Likewise, from 1963 to 1983 he was actively engaged in animal and grain production. The areas in which he was involved were dairy, pork, registered Hereford, chicken, range cattle, feedlot beef production, veal, grain, silage, and hay production.

    Similarly, in 1979 Lyman was diagnosed with a tumor in his spine and faced with the prospect of paralysis.  He then vowed to return to non-chemical means of farming if he would beat cancer. After surviving an operation to remove the tumor he set out to transform his land into an organic farm. He also ran for political office, but lost his first election. Also, he became a lobbyist, and moved to Washington, D.C.

    Circa 1990, again facing health concerns, he became a vegetarian and found his health improved. In 1989 Lyman had begun to investigate Mad Cow disease, which was just becoming an issue in the UK. He eventually became a vegan.

    In April 1996 Lyman came to national attention during an appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Lyman’s remarks on the show led to Winfrey renouncing hamburgers and The National Cattlemen’s Beef Association suing Lyman and Winfrey.  It was a great day when both Winfrey and Lyman were found not guilty in 1998.

    (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howard_Lyman)

    Book: Mad Cowboy: Plain Truth from the Cattle Rancher Who Won’t Eat Meat
    Email: hlyman@aol.com

    Also, don’t forget to check out: EP 25 – INTERVIEW WITH DR. WILL TUTTLE | THE WORLD PEACE DIET

  • Ep 25 – Interview With Dr. Will Tuttle | The World Peace Diet

    Interview With Dr. Will Tuttle | The World Peace Diet

    Dr. Will Tuttle | The World Peace Diet

    In this episode, we talk to Dr. Will Tuttle about his highly successful and amazon bestselling book, “The World Peace Diet”.  Likewise, we discuss his plant-based journey and how he lives his life educating people about “The World Peace Diet”.

    About Dr. Will Tuttle

    Dr. Will Tuttle, visionary educator, has presented widely throughout North America and worldwide. A 35-year vegan, he is the author of the #1 Amazon best-selling book The World Peace Diet (Available in 16 languages) and is a recipient of the Courage of Conscience Award and the Empty Cages Prize.  He is also the author of the recent book, Your Inner Islands: The Keys to Intuitive Living.

    Similarly, he is devoted to cultural healing and awakening, he is a Dharma Master in the Zen tradition, and his doctorate degree from the University of California, Berkeley, focused on educating intuition and altruism in adults. Also, he has taught college courses in creativity, humanities, mythology, religion, and philosophy, and he is also a composer and concert pianist with eight CD albums of original piano music. He is noted for his clear and inspiring presentations, and is featured in the many documentary films, including Cowspiracy.

    Websites:

    http://worldpeacediet.com

    http://www.circleofcompassion.org

    http://willtuttle.com

    Also, make sure to take a listen to: EP 24 – INTERVIEW WITH ZACH BERMAN OF THE JUICE TRUCK

  • Ep 24 – Interview With Zach Berman of The Juice Truck

    Interview With Zach Berman of The Juice Truck

    Zach Berman – The Juice Truck

    In this episode, we talk to Zach Berman of the Juice Truck about his plant-based lifestyle and running his very successful business, “The Juice Truck“.  Also, he talks about how he got into the juice game and where he got the idea to first start a juice truck!

    ABOUT THE JUICE TRUCK

    The Juice Truck is Vancouver’s first and original Cold-Pressed Juice Company. You can find our truck at the corner of Water and Abbott Street in Gastown, our Store at 28 West 5th Avenue or order our juice online through our store.  We also sell our bottled cold pressed juice at over 30 retail partners across Vancouver and the Lower Mainland.

    Juice does some amazing things for your body and health. It’s also delicious, refreshing and hydrating, which is every bit as important. Especially the delicious part.

    We make the most nutritionally complete juice possible. Our premium cold press makes juice that contains more essential vitamins, minerals and enzymes than juice made any other way. The cold press also preserves the natural flavours of the produce, which we feel makes the juice tastier.

    Website: https://www.thejuicetruck.ca/
    Youtubehttps://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1VaonYTazPoS8IRk0Ah96A
    Instagramhttps://www.instagram.com/juicetruck/
    The Juice Truck Book: http://amzn.to/2ER9Hyd

    Locations:

    THE STEVESTON CAFE  |  RICHMOND
    12151 First Ave, Richmond, BC V7E 3M1
    604-285-5404
    M-F 7:30am-6pm, Sat 7:30am-5pm, Sun 7:30am-4pm
    THE CAFE  |  MOUNT PLEASANT
    28 W 5th Ave, Vancouver, BC
    604-719-8861
    M-F 7:30am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm
    THE YALETOWN CAFE | YALETOWN
    1022 Mainland Avenue, Vancouver, BC
    604-428-7825
    M-F 7am-6pm, Sat 9am-6pm, Sun 9am-3pm
    THE TRUCK | GASTOWN **We’ve just moved! 
    Corner of W. Cordova St. & Cambie St. Vancouver, BC
    604-719-8861
    Monday to Friday 11:00AM – 4:00PM, Sat-Sun Closed
    THE SMOOTHIE CART | DOWNTOWN
    Corner of Robson & Burrard Street (in front of Lululemon)
    604-719-8861
    Monday to Friday 11:30AM – 5:00PM, Sat 12:30PM -5, Sun Closed

     

    Also, make sure to take a listen to: EP 23 – INTERVIEW WITH TIKIRI HERATH (RED HEELED REBELS | AUTHOR)

  • Ep 23 – Interview with Tikiri Herath (Red Heeled Rebels | Author)

    Interview with Tikiri Herath (Red Heeled Rebels | Author)

    Tikiri Herath – Red Heeled Rebels | Author

    In this episode, we talk to Tikiri Herath an Author, Adventurer, Entrepreneur, Girl Empowerer and Author of the Red Heeled Rebels novel series.  Also,  we discuss how a plant-based lifestyle fits into her busy scheduled and how it shaped who she is today.

     

    Who is Tikiri Herath?

    I’m a rebel in my own way, who created the life I desired, making many mistakes along the way. I left home at a young age to distance myself from a difficult childhood, and worked for minimum wage, cleaning stinky toilets at one point and sleeping in basement rooms to put myself through a bachelor’s degree.

    I went on to get an MBA from Europe and worked my way through the corporate world for more than a decade until I rediscovered my life’s passion for books and social change. Today, I write, speak and connect with readers with one goal in mind – to inspire and empower the lives of young women around the world, especially those who live in the darkest corners of our planet. I do what I do because I remember what it’s like to be a scared and lonely girl with few opportunities and little support.

    What’s Her Mission?

    I envision a world where every girl in the world gets to go to school in a safe and nurturing environment, a world where every young woman gets the choice to decide what she wants to do with the rest of her life.

    My mission in life is to inspire girls and young women who live in the darkest corners of our planet. These are sad places where girls don’t matter and where women have few rights, if any. They are pulled out of school to marry men four times their age, forced into domestic slavery, bondage, trafficked across borders, and sold off for a mere few dollars as chattel, commodities. I want to inspire these girls and young women to stay strong against their adversities, to grab onto chances, and to never back down.  Also, I want them to know they matter and they are not alone.

     

    I write to entertain, but more importantly, I write to inform the world about what happens to the most vulnerable populations in our world today. And if only one girl, just one girl, stands up for her dignity and rights after reading my work, then I will have done my job.

    Become a Rebel Diva Today!: http://www.rebeldivas.com
    Website: http://tikiriherath.com/
    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/RedHeeledRebels/
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RedHeeledRebels

    Also, make sure to check out: EP 22 – INTERVIEW WITH DIANE RANDALL (LIFE COACH)

  • Ep 22 – Interview With Diane Randall (Life Coach)

    Interview With Diane Randall (Life Coach)

     Started eating 100% plant-based foods and improved my health and well-being for the long term.

    In this episode, we interview Diane Randall (Life Coach) from Diane Randall Consults.  She is from Chicago, IL and is a life coach that embraces a plant-based lifestyle as part of her healthy life.  Also, we talk about how she got into a plant-based lifestyle and how she helps people make the best lives for themselves.  From being on Oprah Winfrey to being featured in the New York Times she is an amazing life coach, consultant, professional speaker and author!

    About Diane Randall

    Diane Randall is a Whole Living consultant, professional speaker, author of Jumpstart Your Life,  and host of the podcast, Balanced Living For Busy Professionals.

    Diane is energized, committed, and passionate about leading wellness conversations around life balance, self-care, plant-based nutrition, and whole life wellness. Likewise, her joy is when men and women adapt health and wellness methods that reduce stress and bring harmonious balance to their lives.

    She excels at equipping high-level professionals with workable wellness advice and strategies that fit their demanding lifestyle.

    Also, she talks on topics such as:

    • Self-Compassion: A Healthier Way of Relating to Yourself

    • Turn Your Passion into Your Career

    • Setting Healthy Boundaries

    • Overcoming Negative Self-Talk

    • Breaking Unhealthy Habits

    • End Cravings: Eat for Health

    Diane Randall – http://www.dianerandallconsults.com/

    Also, don’t miss our interview with the Jason of Vegan Supply: EP 21 – INTERVIEW WITH JASON OF VEGAN SUPPLY

  • Ep 21 – Interview With Jason of Vegan Supply

    Interview with Jason of Vegan Supply

    In this last episode of the year, we interview Jason of Vegan Supply about his plant-based journey and how he got started with creating vegan supply and meet restaurants.  Jason has been a big part of the plant-based/vegan movement in the lower mainland for years.  From his restaurant DV8 to starting some of the busiest plant-based restaurants in Vancouver you won’t want to miss his story.

    Vegan Supply – Online & 250 E Pender St., Vancouver BC

    Vegan Supply offers an amazing range of new, common and hard-to-find vegan products – all your favourite plant-based foods conveniently shipped to your doorstep, across Canada and beyond! Or visit their new retail store at 250 E Pender St, Vancouver, BC!

    Website: http://www.vegansupply.ca
    Facebook: http://facebook.com/vegansupply
    Instagram: @vegansupply

    Meet Restaurants

    Meet is a comfortable room to connect with friends and not worry about anyone being left out in the mix. It’s our hope to create an inviting space where people leave happy and full without a compromise on choice or satisfaction. Come in for a tasty cocktail and even tastier food…

    Locations: 

    MeeT in Gastown
    12 Water Street
    (the inner courtyard)

    MeeT on Main
    4288 Main Street between 27th & 28th

    Meet in Yaletown
    Open Soon!  Also, check out their Instagram (@meetinyaletown) for opening day discounts!

    Website: http://eatmeet.ca

    Also, don’t miss our interview with the spokesperson of happy cow, Ken Spector: Ep 20 – Interview with Ken of Happy Cow